If you're wondering when to refinance, consider your objectives and see if you'll pay less interest, reduce your payment, or lower your overall costs.

Your guide to buying a home and being ready for your closing, including "What to Bring" and why you should never bring a personal check to a settlement.

Love sunshine and oranges? Ready to buy your first home? Then you might want to pack your bags and head to Tampa, Florida. According to a new ranking, it’s the No. 1 spot in the nation for first-time home buyers.

Fake landlord scams can cost you time, money and sanity. Here's how to rent safely, and find the deals that are actually good enough to be true.

Actual house prices might be rising, but according to new data, home buying power is still pretty high. In fact, according to the Real House Price Index from First American, U.S. home buying power is actually up over seven years ago.

What does a home inspector do? Things you, the home buyer, need done. Find out what home inspectors do, why they do it, and what to expect from your home inspection.

Investors looking to cash in on vacation rentals might want to set their sights southward. According to new data, markets in Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina hold the most earning potential, with Florida’s Forgotten Coast claiming the No. 1. spot.

Is it time to sell your home? Maybe, if you want to downsize, lock in your profits, spend less for housing,

Want to know how much utility bills on that house you’re eyeing will be? Not sure what to offer or what a home is worth? Thanks to a new real estate personal assistant, you’ll soon be able to ask your phone or smart speaker for just such information.

Creating a budget is something every adult should do. Especially if they plan to buy a home. And today's online tools make that task easier than ever, so let's get started.

House cleaning services are easier to find and engage today, thanks to home cleaning apps. You can select, schedule, pay and rate cleaning services online.

Buying a small house can make financing your first home easier. You may have less square footage, but you'll also have a smaller down payment and mortgage.

Your final loan documents and other paperwork obligate you to your home purchase and mortgage. Here;s how to read them before signing.

Don’t want to spend all your cash on boring home maintenance costs? Then avoid buying a house in New Jersey. According to a new analysis, the state boasts the highest home maintenance expenses in the entire nation.

Not everyone likes hotels. Buying a second home might be a better option, so weigh the pros and cons before you decide.

A fixed rate mortgage is the most stable product on the market. It provides unmatched security for the homeowner. Analysis of fixed loans and rates.

The Federal Reserve announced a rate increase as expected. But here's what you might not have anticipated.

Though home prices are rising in much of the country, there are still places renters can save serious cash by buying a house. The city that boasts the most savings? According to new data, that’d be Clayton, Georgia.

Mortgages mean paperwork. But except for the most important, you don't need to read or keep all of the mortgage loan documents you see. Here's how the process normally goes, and how to deal with print fine and large.

When you close on your mortgage in 30 days or fewer, you can get access to lower mortgage rates than the general population. Here's how to close quickly.